Latest News About Flock Safety

Here are the latest publicly reported developments related to flock safety and Flock Safety as of now:

• Flock Safety paused its pilot programs with federal agencies in 2025 amid concerns about data sharing and oversight, with assurances from the company that training and governance measures would be enhanced for responsible use. This pause followed scrutiny over how license plate reader (LPR) data could be used by various government bodies, including at the federal level.[3][4]
• Several independent and media outlets have highlighted ongoing concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential for misuse of Flock Safety systems, prompting reviews and discussions among city officials and advocacy groups about the role of LPR technology in communities. In some cases, cities have reconsidered or limited deployments in response to such concerns.[1][2][4]
• In response to criticism, Flock Safety has published statements outlining steps toward enhanced transparency, community engagement, and upgraded training for agencies using their technology, including efforts to improve onboarding and compliance practices for LPR deployments. The company has also emphasized that some pilot engagements were limited and intended to assist with specific public safety objectives.[8][1]

If you’d like, I can:

• Pull the latest official statements from Flock Safety or a specific city’s council minutes.
• Summarize key regulatory or policy developments affecting LPR use in Europe vs. the U.S.
• Create a brief timeline of the major events and public responses.

Would you like a concise timeline or a quick brief on privacy and governance considerations around flock safety technologies?

Citations:

• Details on federal pilot pauses and company responses:,,,[4][1][3][8]
• Media coverage noting concerns and city-level responses:,[2][1]